Whitsunday Islands

We had spontaneously booked a day trip to the Whitsunday Islands. They consist of 74 islands scattered over a large area right next to the Great Barrier Reef. We stayed in the harbour town of Airlie Beach for the night which offers a lot for travelers in terms of nightlife and activities. There's also a large lagoon right in the middle of the town with lovely amenities.
The trip started at 8 in the morning when we boarded our small fast boat. The first two stops were at snorkeling spots. The first one was magically crowded with a school of colourful fish and a large groper. The second one was at the side of a shallow reef and offered stunning views of the corals. Still impressed by these views we stopped for lunch at Whitehaven Beach, known for the 99% pure silica sand. The lunch I got was partly stolen by a sweeping seagull 😡 We also had the opportunity to see one of the curious goanna roaming around our spot. The rest of the time we spent relaxing at the beach...Read more